FTFA:The guy to whom Priotti referred is Christopher Dabney, who police say took offense at what Priotti was wearing - a uniform while in a wheelchair - and attacked Priotti in the restaurant at about 2:20 a.m.

Dabney, 22, of 111 NW 16th St., Apt. A3, was charged with abuse of the disabled, according to an arrest report.

I stand by my assertions. If he's 22 and already out, he was pretty junior when he left the service.

Camaraderie among armed services and all, I've always gotten a kick out of the Marines mentality. My cousin is the same way, a Marine with a rifle is the most dangerous thing on the planet, Marines are tough as nails and all of that. He's a goddamn wrench turner who has no chance of deployment.

I like to remind him that him that his "pussy Army guy" cousin who has 10 years service over him and multiple ranks would be kicking doors in while he's safe on the tarmac.

super_grass:"Hero: Marine attacks a man for dressing up as a paralyzed vet on Halloween"

Umm that does not a hero make.Now if the marine first verifies that the person is not disabled, and that the costume is out of disrespect for the military, then maybe. But unless those are met it is just an idiot who deserves to be brutaly beaten daily until he understands that violence is not always the right answer.

Priotti told The Sun he served in the Army from 1996-98 and was paralyzed in an accident about 10 years ago that was not military-related.

Okay fellow vets, show of hands, who thinks the uniform is an apropiate holloween costume?

Also, Priotti served a whole two years in the Army, and apparently was not in the Army when paralyzed.From the moment a person is sworn in, they will be a veteran when they leave the service. Doesn't matter how long or what they did in the service. Thirty days of thirty years.Maybe some Army people can tell me about two year soldiers. In the Navy they are usaualy unfit for service.